234. The Two Sides of You

Most of us were never taught how to manage and control our emotions without suppressing them.Instead, many of us learned that some emotions are "good" and should be encouraged, while others are "bad" and should be avoided, pushed away, or are problems to be solved. But what if emotional regulation isn't about getting rid of difficult feelings at all?In this episode, I'm sharing the powerful lesson in managing emotions that comes from an old parable. I dive into what true emotional regulation looks like, why fighting certain emotions often makes them stronger, and how learning to make room for all of your emotions can create more peace, resilience, and self-compassion.